Greetings to you, to you and the Governor there. Young man, no word from you two has come to me regarding the conclusion you reached over the payment for Rangitikei. We are investigating it and the chief also of Turakina; we have in mind the forthcoming month for that payment.

I am sick, gravely ill, and so I think there should be quick payment for my land, and, young man, in case I die and am committed to

the graveyard, then I think that a portion should go to my tribe, Ngati Apa, because of what all the chiefs of Maoridom have suffered and now from Christ [the influence of the church]. Now, the number of my tribe who are in dissent is increasing, and my brother Paora Turangapito and I have not been able to put them right, even though we are of the same [mind?] about it. Pay attention to my letter for it is a caution to you.

You and Governor Grey, keep your eyes and thoughts on my son, Kawana Hunia, there are two of my descendants and they are adults. I was very small when my parents died. Te Ahuru died of a disease and the one after was Te Rangihautu, from whom I came. Now I myself hold the opinions of my parents - about war, about peace, about exploiting the land, and in respect of promoting the tribe; it is the opinion of my parents which I uphold.

Greetings to you, to you and the Governor there. Young man, no word from you two has come to me regarding the conclusion you reached over the payment for Rangitikei. We are investigating it and the chief also of Turakina; we have in mind the forthcoming month for that payment.

I am sick, gravely ill, and so I think there should be quick payment for my land, and, young man, in case I die and am committed to the graveyard, then I think that a portion should go to my tribe, Ngati Apa, because of what all the chiefs of Maoridom have suffered and now from Christ [the influence of the church]. Now, the number of my tribe who are in dissent is increasing, and my brother Paora Turangapito and I have not been able to put them right, even though we are of the same [mind?] about it. Pay attention to my letter for it is a caution to you.

From Kawana Hakeke
Rangitikei, written on the 25th
You and Governor Grey, keep your eyes and thoughts on my son, Kawana Hunia, there are two of my descendants and they are adults. I was very small when my parents died. Te Ahuru died of a disease and the one after was Te Rangihautu, from whom I came. Now I myself hold the opinions of my parents - about war, about peace, about exploiting the land, and in respect of promoting the tribe; it is the opinion of my parents which I uphold.

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